Quiet Plain Cottons Hit Market as Demand Slows
The dry goods market for plain cottons remains very quiet with buyers conservative, awaiting lower prices that are unlikely due to current cotton costs. Mills restrict forward delivery, but jobbers report firmer prints and rising demand for linens and woolens amid overall cautious buying and ongoing production limits at Fall River mills.
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Fall River
Belipse
Arnold Pacha
Ivernia
New York
American Woolen Company
W. H. McNeil Dead and Lancaster Bank Collapse Recalled
The death of former Lancaster National Bank president William H. McNeil in Hatley Quebec recalls the 1885 bank failure with a $200000 shortage. McNeil fled with securities to Rutland and vanished. two directors clashed with him, a reorganization followed, and both banks failed. McNeil later lived in Hatley as a farmer, survived by a son and two daughters.
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Clinton
Lancaster National Bank
Lancaster Savings Bank
William H. McNeil
Quebec Village
Hatley
McNeil
Stanstead
Lake Memphremagog
Vermont Boundary
Lowe Cattle Company
Cheyenne, Wy
Rutland
Boston
Charles H. Viau
Lowell
National Bank
Viau
Fitchburg
National Bank Examiner
Canada Line
John W. Corcoran
Quebec
Cruelty to Immigrants Probed by Officials in New York
Washington reports Commissioner General Powderly has sent charges against 10 New York immigration office employees. The misconduct spans watchmen to division chief and includes taking money for favors, cruelty to immigrants, and the use of profane abusive language toward migrants.
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Washington
Powderly
Immigration Bureau
New York
Worcester Private Burnham Killed by Revolver in Cuba
Private Charles H. Burnham of Worcester, a member of Troop I Seventh Cavalry, was accidentally shot and killed by his comrade Private Beller while cleaning a revolver in Cuba on August 31. Burnham, 22, enlisted from Worcester in February.
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Burnham
Worcester
Cuba
Cester
Charles H. Burnham
Seventh Cavalry
Beller
W. H. Burnham
Thomas Electric Oil Pain Relief on Farm Accidents
A brief note touts Dr. Thomas Electric Oil for fast relief from cuts bruises stings and sprains on the farm. It urges readiness and claims instant soothing effects for common injuries in agricultural work.
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Thomas
Willis Dominated in Tenth as New York Wins
In Boston, Willis faltered in the tenth allowing four hits and two errors, enabling New York to score three runs for the game. Van Halren starred in center field, attendance 1000, with the 2:20 class halted by darkness after four heats. The record also mentions pacing events and other harness races with multiple horses and purses.
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Boston
Willis
New York
van Halren
Centre Field
NEW York van Haltrenc
Davis
Selbach If
Eee
Hickman
Smith
Eeneee Doyle
Wene Gleason
Grady
Mercer P . Eel Gee
Enews Enees
Boston Ab
Bch
Poae
Hamilton
Ee Long
Eens
Freeman
Tenney
Collins
Duffy Lf
Lowe
Sanesenasincee Clarke c
Willis P
Stahl
O- Sullivan
Renee Eee
Clarke
Selbach
Long
Gleason
Doyle
Duffy
Sullivan
van Haltren
Mercer
Swartwood
National League Games End In Thick Batting Night
In Chicago the game between Chicago and Cincinnati finished 3 all after thirteen innings. Brooklyn defeated Philadelphia 14 to 3. Pittsburg narrowly led St. Louis 11 to an unknown final in a weathered matchup.
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Chicago
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Albany
Niagara Falls
Hoyt Wins In Shinnecock National Women’s Championship
In Southampton on August 30 at Shinnecock Hills under the U S Golf Association, Beatrix Hoyt defeated Mrs Caleb F Fox by one hole to win the day’s feature in the women’s national championship. Other notable results include Genevieve Hecker beating Eunice Terry 2 up 8 to play, Frances Griscom overcoming Mrs N P Rogers 4 up 2 to play, and M Curtiss defeating Grace Keyes 4 up 3 to play.
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Southampton
N. Y
Shinnecock Hills
United States Golf Association
Beatrix Hoyt
Caleb F. Fox
Miss Hoyt
Philadelphia
Genevieve Hecker
Metropolitan Golf Association
Eunice Terry
Pendleton Rogers
Ruth Underhill
Frances Griscom
Miss Griscom
Miss M. Curtis
Boston
Miss Howe
Pittsburg
Miss Starr
Philadelphia Country
Marie Harrison
Madistone
Marvin
Albany
Miss Burt
Josephine Russell
Wm. Shoppen
Morris County
G. Warrington Curtis
Shinnecock Hillis
Surprising Speed Shown at Narragansett Park Races
Providence August 29 racing at Narragansett Park in a Grand Circuit meet drew record attendance. Abbott set a gelding world record 2.044 tying Azote, Georgena won the 2:12 stake, Frank Bogash took the 2:04 pace, Courier Journal and Bonnie Direct raced hot in the 2:08 heats with a dead heat and decisive final heat win for Courier Journal.
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Providence
R. L
Abbott
Readville
Azote
Georgena
Frank Bogash
Anaconda
Bonnie Direct
Courier Journal
Couri
Journal
New England Fair Draws Four Thousand for Afternoon Races
At Old Orchard on Aug 30 about 4000 attended. Two races ran in consecutive heats with Rosalet lowering the 2.17 pace record to 2.12 1-4 and Genevieve winning the 2.16 trot as a record also fell. Purse details include 600 for the trot and 400 for the pacing with Rosalet and Genevieve clocking strong times.
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Old Orchard
New England
Rosalet
Genevieve
May King
May King- Clara D, By Almontaster 1 (Poise) Ss Eicessess
Loma
Br m
Knapp
Minnie B
Brady
Emma D
Russell and Woodbury
Wildwind
B S
Hyde
Dreamer
Gatcomb
Rustler
B G
Hunter
Br G
National Fraternal Congress Opens In Detroit
Boston August meeting notes show Detroit chosen for next year with unanimous vote. Reports from transportation and medical sections approved with requests to expand funding and confirm officers. Mrs Luella K Webster presented "Garnered for Humanity" urging future planning. Recess called before final votes on constitutional amendments.
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Boston
National Fraternal Congress of America
Orontyatekha
Transportation Committee
Luella K. Webster
Detroit
Buffalo
Milwaukee
Congress
Committee On
Committee On Statistics
Boston and Maine rail timetable June 25 1900 update
Trains from Merrimack Street Depot Lowell and Middlesex Street Station Boston and other cities listed with numerous daily and Sunday departures including connections to Lawrence Haverhill Salem Newburyport Quincy and Montreal. Notes show express Quebec Express and seasonal adjustments. agents D J Flanders and H C Taft listed.
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U. S. Marine Corps
China
Philippines
Guam
Alaska
Puerto Rico
Court Street
Boston
Merrimack Street
Lowell
Essex Street
Lawrence
Massem
Middlesex Street
Taunton
New Bedford
Newport
Providence
Pawtucket
Marlboro
South Framingham
Way
Albany R. R
Worcester
Springfield
Albany
Concord Junction
Fitchburg R. R
Stonington
New York City
Manafield
Peter Clark
A. C. Kendall
Pass
Merrimack Street Depot
Middlesex Street Station
Lawrence and Haverhill
Reading
Western Division
Salem
Mass
Newburyport
Amesbury
Portsmouth
Haverhill
Hampton
North Hampton
York Beach R. R
Exeter
Dover
Rochester
Alton Bay
Somersworth
N. H
Saco
Old Orchard
Portland
Lewiston
Augusta
Bath
Waterville
Bangor
Belfast
Skowhegan
Rockland
St. John
N. B
Halifax
N.S
Montreal
Quebec
Eastport
Castine
Deer Isle
Sedgewick
Bar Harbor
Jonesport
Machiasport
Frank Jones
Woburn
Winchester
Bowton
Ayer Junction
Amherst
Milford and Wilton
Greenfield
Peterboro
Bennington
Hillsboro
Keene
Nashua
Manchester
Concord
Franklin
Lebanon
White River Junction
Warner
Bradford
Sunapee
Claremont
St. Johnsbury
Lyndonville
Wells River
Montpelier
Essex Junction
Burlington
St. Albans
St. Johns
Central Vermont
Edad m
Boston Air Line
Quebec Express
Plymons
Sherbrooke
Express
To &Xeter
wVia Western Division
Uvia Bedford
Wilmington
D. J. Flanders
Gen
H.C. Taft
Lowall
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Lowell Daily Courier
DRY Goods Market
W. H. McNeil
New Yorks
Lady Geraldine
Joe Watts
Narragansett
Epaulet
Ida Howe
Whipples Hambletonian
McDowell
Lock
Don L
Forshner
H Deers
van Bokkkelen
Woodford C
Curry
Wilkes Boy
Josie King
the King
O’neil
Harry O
Atlantic King
Lizzie Downing
Bik
Erouesd
Miller
Cahill
Bob Fitzsimmons
Eivccha
Dso
St Merensansccess
Little Boy
Palmer
Bellwood A
Br H
Nellie Gray
Almont Baigut
McHenry
Searchlight
McCarthy
Chehalin
O'Neil
Woodlake
Constantine
Cyclone
Geers
Diectioneer
Mary Neal
Ees
Vatican
Young
Maggie Anderson
Anderson Wilkes
Regalia
Dellinger
Sheree Eees Ao
Wasco
Dore
Eeees Lissabeem
Middleby
Winni
Narragansett Park
Genevieve and
Rosaleet
Cleveland Depenger
George K
Br Z
Kimball
Avery
Fraternal Congress
Johnson
Hnson
Fa Arnold
Cin
Mini
Jomnson Laboratories, Inc
Arugglate
Buttrick & Co
J. B. Cover & Co
D. W. Horne & Co
Killpartrick Res
F. E. Putnam
Prescott Street
C’mery
Japan
Java
Rio
Cumberland
Harvard
Harvard Brewing GO
Court Square
Home Office
Masa, U.S. A
Central Street
Westford Street
T. HE Elliott
L.A
Claire Street
B. A. K. Centralville
Highlands
B.L. Centralville
The
Heights
B. Pawtuckeiyville
N. C
Mt. Wape Street
Pawtucketville
W. BE. Dodge
Tistrance
Central St
Wigginville
W. H. Wiggin & CO
H. A. King
Billerica
H. B Shattuck
Anne Street
Gordon Tweed
Market Street
Em Agtf
Market ST
Trinidad Pitch
F. Coburn
City Hall
Harry Richardson
Merrimack Square
Sunny Side Farm
Choice Poultry
J. J. McManmon
Merrimack Ave
Dracut
Eleetrios
Conway
Ofice Northern
Merrimack
Pendance
Atock
T. H. Boyle & CO
Aik Merrimack Stread
Prescott St
Railroads
Fitchburg Railroad
Hoosac Tunnel
Lake Champlain
Ottawa
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Craine
Mgr. Co
M. Bart
Boston & Maine
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Minneapolis
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